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Merlin

Front view of an electronic game showing the recessed buttons. Side view of an electronic game showing the cable plug socket. Side view of an electronic game showing the on/off switch. Side view of an electronic game showing the two-tone colouring. Side view of an electronic game showing the two-tone colouring. Underside view of an electronic game showing the infomration label.
Front view of an electronic game showing the recessed buttons. Side view of an electronic game showing the cable plug socket. Side view of an electronic game showing the on/off switch. Side view of an electronic game showing the two-tone colouring. Side view of an electronic game showing the two-tone colouring. Underside view of an electronic game showing the infomration label.

Classification

Description

A handheld electronic game issued by Palitoy in 1979. Merlin uses LEDs (light emitting diodes) to create a variety of displays/games. It is powered by batteries.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Palitoy

Inscriptions

printed: "Merlin. To begin any game press New Game, then select: Button 1 Three-in-a row. Button 2 Music Machine. Button 3 Echo (Select level of difficulty 1-9) Button 4 Blackjack 13. Button 5 Magic Square. Button 6 Secret Number. (Select level of difficulty 1-9) (c) 1979 Parker Brothers. Palitoy. " (battery cover)

Object number

AIBDC : 006904

Date

1979

Country

Unknown

Method

injection moulded

Material

plastic
PS
polystyrene
Dimensions
Width
75mm
Height
55mm
Length
245mm

Colour

red